Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Herding dog Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: males 75-90 lbs., females 50-75 lbs. Life span: 8-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What are the German Shepherd’s vital statistics? Height and weight can vary according to bloodlines and genders. […]
When deciding to bring a dog or cat into your home, have you thought about adopting a senior pet? Many people immediately think of choosing a puppy or a kitten. They’re so cute and cuddly and hard to resist. But these little bundles of fur need lots of patience and training and their personalities take […]
Timo, my beloved Rottweiler has osteosarcoma, bone cancer. It was discovered quite by accident as she showed no signs of illness although she’s been checked regularly by my vet. One day, the beginning of December, 2008, Timo and my German Shepherd, Quanah, were playing when Quanah accidentally stepped on Timo’s right front leg. Timo let […]
